Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 14, 2012
When do we get it off of the Government welfare programs? When does it begin to stand on its own?
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Questioning the need for continued government support for the mature nuclear industry.

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